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J300 BBY

1999 Jaguar Xj

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,326 mi
Last recorded42,326 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Jaguar Xj87,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 BBY
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,326 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 42,257 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,660 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 37,973 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 37,973 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,132 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,597 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,856 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 20,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,884 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 12,022 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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J300 BBY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1999 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 87,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J300 BBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J300 BBY registered?

J300 BBY is a 1999 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is J300 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 BBY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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